Philip Humber vs. John Maine — Career Comparison

The numbers give John Maine a clear advantage over Philip Humber across the core pitching metrics. John Maine led in strikeout rate (K%+ 126 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 88), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 105 vs 93). Philip Humber held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 82). John Maine was the better starter — the numbers make that case clearly.